An accident can leave you and your family without income, support, and in the worst cases, a loved one. When tragedy strikes and a family member dies due to someone’s negligence, an experienced and compassionate personal injury attorney can help guide you through the legal process..

During a time when you and your family are grieving and coping, let a New Jersey wrongful death lawyer deal with the guilty party, insurance companies, and authorities.  You do not need the additional stress in an already difficult time of loss.

New Jersey Wrongful Death Statutes

Wrongful death suits in New Jersey are governed by N.J.S.A. 2A:31-1 et seq. The law defines a wrongful death as the death of any person caused by any wrongful act, neglect, or default. There is a two-year statute of limitations for any action to commence where the careless, reckless, or intentional actions of another person caused the death.

Determining fault in a wrongful death is not always simple and even obvious intentional actions may be argued in court. Trust a New Jersey wrongful death attorney to fight for rights of survivorship and bring closure to the loss that has already been endured.

What Constitutes a Wrongful Death

Whenever there is a human death that occurs under circumstances that invoke an interest in the administration of justice and other considerations, a medicolegal death investigation is conducted by a certified medical examiner.

Generally, the Office of the State Medical Examiner conducts or supervises medicolegal investigation into unusual human deaths. These often include:

  • Violent deaths
  • Deaths by suspicious or unusual circumstances
  • Deaths of infants and children under three years of age
  • Inmate deaths
  • Any death from causes which may endanger public health

An attorney in New Jersey understands the state’s investigation process following a wrongful death.

Causes of a Wrongful Death

Wrongful deaths in New Jersey may be attributable to any number of causes. A wrongful death may occur, among many other causes, as a result of:

Figuring out who is responsible and the cause of a wrongful death is a task for a seasoned wrongful death lawyer in New Jersey. A legal representative may investigate and be in contact with the medical examiner’s office to determine what happened, when, and by whom.

Contact a New Jersey Wrongful Death Attorney

A wrongful death is like a missing piece in a puzzle. One day you have a family member, companion, or other loved one in your life and the next day they are gone – forever. You may not know what to do about finances, support, or property.

A New Jersey wrongful death lawyer knows you are suffering and may know where to find help and answers to your questions to help you and your family. No one wants to think about losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence, but with the help of a skilled legal representative, you can take steps toward holding those responsible accountable for all that has been lost. Call today to learn more about your legal options.

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Client Description: My case settled recently and I could not have asked for a better team working for me. Big shout out to my attorney Christine Lafferty for not settling and pushing to get me a large settlement due to an auto accident. Which left me with serious injuries . Not only did she fight for me, but This whole team were compassionate and supportive to me. Never let me down. They checked in on me to see how I was never made me feel like just a client but like family! They know what they are doing for sure! Never want to be in a position to need an attorney again. But if I did this is who I would call! Thank you Christine Lafferty and the team at GRUNGO & CARULO!!!!!

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